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AMR, AMI, And Meters

In these economic times, protecting revenue is more important than ever. Today's special Water Online newsletter — focused entirely on automatic meter reading (AMR), advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), and meters — helps address this issue with white papers, case studies, and product information from some of the top suppliers in the market. We have also compiled recent and related news headlines, as well as a Meters, AMR, and AMI Solutions Hub you can visit for even more solutions.

Featured Articles

The Benefits Of An AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) SystemBy Darla Bowers, Itron, Inc.
Utilities are increasingly investing and deploying advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems designed to measure, collect, and analyze usage, as well as interact with other advanced devices to achieve total system monitoring. In order to develop a business case that reflects the operations of a utility, an understanding must be gained of the utility's current operations and future needs. If the realized benefits from automation exceed the cost of the enabling technology, then the project should be undertaken.

Water Metering System With AMR Saves Town $80,000 Per YearBy Master Meter, Inc.
Imagine living in a small rural community with no water metering system in place. In Chebanse, IL, every resident was paying the same flat rate on their monthly water bill: no residents were being billed for their own actual water usage. When the village was faced with the decision of implementing a new sanitary sewer system, a comparative study was conducted that analyzed various metering technologies. Prior to making a decision, various factors were taken into account, such as meter types, drive-by technology, and a variety of fixed network schemes.

Small Town Solves Big Non-Revenue Water Problem With Hot Rod AMR SystemBy Mueller Water Products
The City of Clayton, GA, was plagued with exceptionally high non-revenue water rates in the 50% range. To help reduce non-revenue water, improve customer service, and reduce the amount of time required to collect monthly meter readings, Clayton began searching for an advanced, mobile, automatic meter reading (AMR) system that could integrate with its newly replaced commercial and residential water meters.

Municipalities that supply water, electricity, or gas — or any combination of the three services — need innovative ways to optimize their operations. The Mi.Net Mueller Infrastructure Network for utilities meets that need.

A water system is about more than just getting water from the tower to the faucet. As a water utility, you need to know the who, when, where, and how much of water usage in order to properly bill your customers and conserve your resources.

Featuring a compact design, industry-leading battery life, and technology designed to adapt and grow with your business, the Itron 100W ERT communication module can help you streamline your operations and maximize your resources.